Robby Evans quits Jefferson Parish School Board race

Robby Evans of Metairie, one of two candidates challenging Judy Colgan for the 8th District seat on the Jefferson Parish School Board, has quit the race, according to the Louisiana secretary of state's office.

Robby Evans

Evans and Mike Delesdernier had signed up last week to run against the two-term incumbent. All three are Republicans.

The election is Oct. 2.

Evans, a lawyer, could not be reached for comment this morning. His wife said he is preparing for a big trial next week.

He is a son of Bob Evans, Jefferson Parish Council chairman from 1980 to 1996.

Delesdernier is a lawyer who lost a race for 24th Judicial District Court judge in 2007.